The Art and History of Disney Animation—Flex

In this class, students will learn:
--the historical processes of animation and the history of the medium 
--how animation has been received throughout the last 100 years
--how historical events have impacted animation in the United States
--how animation is impacted by the development of new technologies

I have my MA in Art History from the University of Colorado at Boulder where I focused on animation and its interactions with art history for my master's thesis. I have taught a version of this course twice at the collegiate level for undergraduate students. This is a very unique course, in that it is not something traditionally covered by either art or film. Therefore, I offer a very different perspective on the development of art in the twentieth century through animation. 

Outside of class, you may be asked to view additional animated shorts or sequences on YouTube in preparation for the next week's course. Learner progress is evaluated through class discussion and brief writing prompts in the classroom. 

Student progress is assessed through in class discussion and participation in the homework assignments. Grading is optional and available at request. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

Students will be asked to engage with outside articles and YouTube videos, all of which will be provided as links by the instructor in the classroom.